Khotso Mabanga
Johannesburg
Summary
I hold 2 Masters degrees in safety & Risk management, Engineering qualifications, Environmental management, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Nebosh diplomas, Certificate IV in WHS from Australia, SAMTRAC, Comsoc and IRCA. I am a Fitter and Turner tradesman and have an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I have international experience (Africa & Australia and EMEA) in Mining, Oil and Gas, Construction, Rail, Port, Power stations, Drilling, Manufacturing, IT, Facilities, EPC. An ISO Lead Auditor involved in OHS audits, 45001, 9001, and 14001 (internal and external). My contribution is to bring my Australian and working with a global team experience and bridge the gap between safety and engineering in managing projects to ensure risks are considered through machine design, machine maintenance and reliability engineering. Implemented strategies to minimise environmental footprint and maximise resource efficiency within operational areas.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner
BHP
01.2024 - Current
- HSE Business partner based at Port and Rail, managed projects and ensuring safety commitment, sustainability and quality across operations including drillers, rail and port. Inspecting and documenting machine maintenance and breakdowns. Ensured safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment by ensuring there are SOPs and risk assessments for all high risk machinery. Narrowed down group risk management and critical risk controls to be site specific and locally relevant. Developed and maintained consistent safety management systems across BHP in alignment with global standards. Managed contractors and onboarding and the change management process. Trained and facilitated BOS routines and Field Leadership exercises, including Supervisor and HSR upskilling. Working with stakeholders in Port and Rail Network Maintenance, Rolling Stock, Rail Operations, Rail maintenance ensuring that the BHP strategy is well assimilated and implemented in different levels of the business. Standardised incident investigations through coaching Incident Quality Training on Supervisors and Investigation Leads through GEMBAs and audits. Lead incident investigations related to machinery and ensured corrective actions are implemented and adequate.
Project Safety Adviser (Contract)
Rio Tinto
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented all project HSE requirements for the Rail project in accordance with the Rio Tinto requirements and HSE specifications. Introduced the Critical Control Verifications (CCVs) to the project team and conducted trainings. Prepared the induction pack and conducted investigations and monitored actions until closure.
National HSE & Facilities/Project Manager
Nexio (Vodacom)
08.2021 - 12.2022
- In charge of Operational Risk Management including Security within the business and responsible for health and safety in all company projects nationally and Africa. Managed all Facilities projects across South Africa. Managed projects from procurement, contractor selection, monitoring, controlling until closure.
- I implemented, maintained and audited ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 and Business Continuity Management (BCM) ISO 22301 in the business. Compiled BCM plans and strategies for different departments and drafted the policy for management approval. Implemented systems in all hybrid projects from initiation to closure.
- Managed teams including Reception, Cleaning, and Security and fleet management. Investigated and reported incidents as per COIDA requirements.
- Approved Gate 1 and Gate 2 files and contractor management for all our contractors.
- Reported HSE Statistics to management and implemented any initiatives from management and board.
Industrial HSE Manager
Konecranes
03.2017 - 07.2021
- In charge of Operational Risk Management within the business and responsible for all projects throughout South Africa.
- I was in charge of implementing the international global business strategy to the South African context.
- Reported to the Global team, and had international experience from collaborations from other teams. Reported to the Global team, and had international experience from collaborations from other teams all over the world. Involved in all project from initiation until closure and big on sharing lessons learnt from our many projects across the country and EMEA. Managed the HSE budget and took on traineeship training for both HSE and Engineering trainees. Investigated high risk incidents and empowered our site teams through trainings and seminars.
- Managed to reduce problematic HSE stats that were being experienced. Aligned processed to ISO management systems.
Regional HSEQ Manager
Servest
08.2013 - 02.2017
- I managed HSE for the Mining region in South Africa, including projects in Swaziland and Lesotho. Sites included mining companies in Anglo American, `Mafube, South32, Minopex. This was done by interpreting the Organisation Strategy into departmental objectives and targets and reporting back to the board. I headed the Mining Sector of the organisation as I had previous experience in Mining and Engineering, and I was appointed the Safety Advisor in all the mines. Implemented ISO management systems. Collaborated with the Site Managers to ensure HSE Specification were adhered to as per the Mines and service level agreements.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Hwange Colliery Company
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Worked as a Mechanical Fitter for a coal mine. My experience included working at Open Cast - dragline, Underground - continuous miner, shuttle cars, roof bolters, Processing plant, Cokeworks, Mechanical Services - Water & sewerage plant, Machine shop - lathe machines, hospital equipment and boilers.
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
01.2025
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Skills Strategies International
01.2024
Masters - Environmental Management
University of South Africa
01.2024
Advanced Diploma - Engineering Technology (Manufacturing and Mechanical)
Engineering Institute of Technology
01.2023
Master of Science - Safety and Risk Management
University of Strathclyde
01.2023
Certificate III - Engineering
TAFE
01.2022
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
TAFE
01.2022
ISO Lead Auditor - undefined
DQS
01.2022
Certificate - Oil & Gas Operational Safety
Nebosh
01.2019
Diploma - Environmental Management
NEBOSH
01.2018
Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
NEBOSH
01.2017
Fitting and Turning Tradesman - undefined
Manpower
01.2013
Skills
- Workplace Health and Safety, I
- ICAM Investigations,
- Safety Management Systems, Rail Safety,
- Engineering, Project Management,
- Primavera P6 Scheduling Software,
- ISO Management Systems (9001, 45001, 14001)
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
Certification
- Primavera P6 Issued by Oracle Mar 2025 - Current Project Management Planning using Primavera P6
- Project Management Professional Issued by PMI May 2025 - May 2028 Project Management Methods - Agile, Hybrid, traditional
- SACPCMP Issued by South African Council for Project and Construction Management Apr 2022 - Apr 2028 Registered as a Construction Health & Safety Manager (CHSM)
- First Aid Certificate Issued by St John Ambulance Association Sep 2023 - Current
- Construction Induction White Card Issued by WorkSafe WA Mar 2023 - Current
Languages
English, Zulu
Timeline
Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner
BHP
01.2024 - Current
Project Safety Adviser (Contract)
Rio Tinto
01.2023 - 12.2023
National HSE & Facilities/Project Manager
Nexio (Vodacom)
08.2021 - 12.2022
Industrial HSE Manager
Konecranes
03.2017 - 07.2021
Regional HSEQ Manager
Servest
08.2013 - 02.2017
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Hwange Colliery Company
01.2010 - 08.2013
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Skills Strategies International
Masters - Environmental Management
University of South Africa
Advanced Diploma - Engineering Technology (Manufacturing and Mechanical)
Engineering Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Safety and Risk Management
University of Strathclyde
Certificate III - Engineering
TAFE
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
TAFE
ISO Lead Auditor - undefined
DQS
Certificate - Oil & Gas Operational Safety
Nebosh
Diploma - Environmental Management
NEBOSH
Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
NEBOSH
Fitting and Turning Tradesman - undefined
Manpower
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
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